Richart William Harper, M.D.

Clinical Interests

Dr. Harper specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with diffuse parenchymal lung diseases. In collaboration with the UC Davis Interstitial Lung Disease Specialty clinic, he predominantly sees patients with sarcoidosis, idopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and connective-tissue disease-related interstitial lung disease. He also provides expertise in cardiopulmonary exercise testing as a means to diagnose patients with unexplained shortness of breath, or to better assess response to therapy.

Research/Academic Interests

Dr. Harper's research includes the study of important signaling molecules regulating mucosal innate immunity and allergic responses. This includes the study of mechanisms that are critical for neutrophil recruitment in the airway epithelium.